Black Diamond Camalot Z4 Offset
Camalot Z4 Offset
Here was the challenge: build a single-stem cam that stays rigid in-hand, but flexes once placed. Voila - the patent-pending RigidFlex stem on the new Camalot Z4 Offsets. Thanks to the independently floating trigger wires the Camalot Z4 Offset doesn't bend while under tension and retracted. Once placed, however, the stem is allowed to move, ensuring a placement that stays put and doesn't walk when pulled directionally. Kinda like a boulderer; powerful and lithe, but doesn't like to walk so much...
The offset sizes ensure that you have the correct placement on hand for any non-uniform placements and irregular cracks - anyone seen a pin scar around here? All the Z4 Offsets provide uniform flex in any direction, while single cable construction is implemented on smaller sizes to avoid buckling when yarding on the trigger and to reduce trigger profile. Featuring a similar head-width as the old Camalot C3 design, but with 4 lobes that are sandblasted for better holding power, the Z4 Offsets are not only an upgrade, but also come in smaller sizes.
Specs
- Offset sizes also ensure that you have the correct placement on hand for any, pin scars, non-uniform placements and irregular cracks
- RigidFlex stem stays rigid in-hand for easy placement, but flexes once placed to reduce walking
- Dual twisted cable construction for uniform flex on larger sizes
- Single cable construction on smaller sizes to avoid buckling and reduce trigger profile
- Narrow head width for tight placements
- Sandblasted lobes for better holding power
- Lightweight yet durable Dynex sling with a unique color scheme for easy identification from other Camalots
Size | Range | Strength | Weight |
.1/.2 | 10.4-16.3 mm / .41-.64 in | 5 kN / 1124 lbf | 45 g / 1.58 oz |
.2/.3 | 12.5-19.6 mm / .49-.77 in | 6 kN / 1349 lbf | 48 g / 1.69 oz |
.3/.4 | 15.2-26.9 mm / .59-1.06 in | 8 kN / 1798 lbf | 56 g / 1.97 oz |
.4/.5 | 18.8-33.3 mm / .74-1.31 in | 9 kN / 2023 lbf | 64 g / 2.25 oz |
.5/.75 | .91-1.60 mm / .91-1.60 in | 10 kN / 2248 lbf | 80 g / 2.82 oz |